Nyrstar stormwater project saves water and reduces impacts on Derwent River
16 November, 2012Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has joined Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown to announce the Australian Government’s $2.9 million funding contribution to the Integrated Water Cycle Management Project at Nyrstar Hobart.
Crocodile eggs measure river health
12 November, 2012A Darwin-based scientist has converted Aboriginal knowledge of Australia’s landscape into an environmental management tool.
Recycling improves Phillip Island’s water security
06 November, 2012Phillip Island residents and businesses are set to benefit from improved water security following the completion of the Phillip Island Recycled Water Scheme project. The scheme will save 194 million litres of drinking water each year by providing Class A recycled water to developing residential areas, as well as agricultural and commercial businesses.
Getting on top of the toxins
05 November, 2012University of Waikato ecologist Professor David Hamilton has been awarded a $920,000 Marsden Grant to study toxin production found in blue-green algae in lakes.
Gardena Water Smart Flow Meter
04 November, 2012The Gardena Water Smart Flow Meter is used to precisely control water consumption for gardening applications.
SA school students build remote control vehicles to monitor wetland health
30 October, 2012More than 60 students from across Adelaide will compete at Unity Park tomorrow to see who has built the best remote controlled water sampling vehicle.
Electrochemistry creates cleaner water
29 October, 2012Two chemists from the University of Waikato have come up with an innovative method for treating bore water on Waikato farms. Along the way, they may have hit on a low-cost solution for developing countries, where many people have limited access to clean and affordable water.
Water recycling in food production
29 October, 2012Increasing the use of water recycling in food production and manufacturing is among new research being undertaken by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence.
Queensland Urban Utilities demonstrates ongoing commitment to healthy waterways
25 October, 2012Queensland Urban Utilities CEO Louise Dudley has welcomed the release of the Healthy Waterways 2012 Ecosystem Report Card, the results of which were generally positive.
Water efficiency is the answer
22 October, 2012The Australian Water Association has released a new position paper on water efficiency.
Bürkert Element large valves
21 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert’s Element range of valves has been extended into larger-format valves and drives, with orifice up to DN50 and actuator to 130 mm. This will expand the application area of the valve types, enabling their use at higher process pressures and larger flow rates.
Cluster-scale urban developments with water recycling “going gang busters”
16 October, 2012The past decade of sustainability, monitoring, research and innovation in Australia’s on-site water treatment industry was summed up recently by CQUniversity Senior Research Fellow Ted Gardner.
You can lead a horse to recycled water...
15 October, 2012 by Lauren DavisAustralia’s water supply is far from plentiful, so water recycling is a key method of managing this precious resource. But many Australians are still opposed to the use of recycled water - especially when it comes to their drinking supplies.
Bürkert signal input board for MultiCell 8619 transmitter/controller
13 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsThe modular multichannel MultiCell 8619 is designed with standard functions and extension modules, to customise the transmitter/controller to specific application needs and connected sensors.
Bertolini RA series 500 bar triplex piston pumps
12 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdA range of cast 316 stainless steel high-pressure piston pumps, designed for both cleaning and industrial applications, has been released by Australian Pump Industries.
